Specifications

Confidential

EPSON

TITLE

SHEET

REVISION

NO.

SHEET

TM-U230

Specification

(STANDARD)

3 4

1.3 Ribbon Cassette

1) Special ribbon cassettes

Model No. Color Ribbon life (*1)

ERC-38 (P) Purple

4 million characters (with continuous printing at 25°C {77°F})

ERC-38 (B) Black

3 million characters (with continuous printing at 25°C {77°F})

ERC-38 (B/R) Black/Red Black: 1.5 million characters

(with continuous printing at 25°C {77°F})

Red: 750,000 characters

(with continuous printing at 25°C {77°F})

*1: The ribbon life is based on the following conditions:

• Character font: 7 × 9 font (with descenders)

• Printing pattern: ASCII 96-character rolling pattern

Refer to the printing example for the printing pattern

ERC-38 (P)/(B): Appendix Figure A-1

ERC-38 (B/R): Appendix Figure A-2

25°C {77°F}

2) External view of ribbon cassette:

Refer to Figure. 1.3.1.

Black

Red

124.5

73.8

26.2

Ribbon

[Units: mm]

Figure 1.3.1 External View of ERC-38 (B/R)

NOTE: Malfunctions and other problems may arise if a ribbon other than the specified ribbon cassette

is used. Seiko Epson does not warrant against problems arising from the use of ribbons other

than the specified one.